Punjab's upcoming industrial policy, launching in January, offers supercharged incentives for electric vehicle makers, including a 125% boost over other sectors, to attract investments and jobs.
Axis Bank Research forecasts a supportive environment for Indian bonds, citing policy rates at a bottom, attractive yields, and strong capital inflows. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump expands controversial travel restrictions to include Syria, Palestine, and five other nations. Full details on the new policy and its global impact.
Delhi government plans a tech-driven liquor retail overhaul with an app for real-time stock checks and advance bookings. The move aims to boost transparency and curb unfair trade practices. Read more.
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, creating 6,260 jobs. MP Tewari questions delay in local startup policy. Read the full analysis of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
Supreme Court asks Centre & Tamil Nadu to cooperate on establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, stressing education for rural students over language policy disputes. Read the full story.
Donald Trump, at the Kennedy Center Honors, asserted his trade policies prevented conflicts. He also hinted at a 2024 run and criticized Biden's foreign policy. Read the full story.
New York City halts its controversial homeless encampment sweeps, a major policy reversal announced by Zohran Mamdani. This signals a significant break from Mayor Eric Adams's previous approach.
The Trump administration unveils a dramatic foreign policy reset, prioritizing peace with Russia and halting NATO expansion. Critics call it a win for Putin. Read the full analysis.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri states stable energy prices for 1.4 billion citizens is the government's priority. Read how this shapes India's oil imports and stance on US sanctions.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50%. Economists praise the decision as balanced and forward-looking. Read the full analysis.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, citing benign inflation. Governor Sanjay Malhotra explains the move despite strong GDP growth. Read the full analysis.
The Russia-Ukraine war has redrawn global maps. K P Nayar argues India must engage with new realities and move beyond safe bets in its foreign policy. Read the analysis.
The Reserve Bank of India's MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December policy. This marks a cumulative reduction of 125 bps since February. Read the full analysis.
As the RBI MPC meets on December 5, markets are split on a rate cut. Track the policy outcome, GDP surge, inflation comfort, liquidity measures, and rupee protection. Get the full analysis.
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
Karnataka introduces a landmark policy granting female government employees one day of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to promote health and gender equity.
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Jhabua police intercepted a truck near the Gujarat border, seizing foreign & country-made liquor worth over Rs 2 crore. The driver fled. Read the full details of the major bust here.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.